2017 Map of Caviatta Ridge

About this map

Caviatta Ridge and Garlow Butte dominate this high desert landscape in Malheur County, where the scarcity of water is the defining characteristic of the terrain. The distribution of essential water sources like Mustang Water Hole and Garlow Butte Spring indicates the vital infrastructure needed for land management and livestock in this arid environment. The map details a network of man-made catchments, including the curiously named Dry Hole Reservoir, White Cow Pit Reservoir, and Echave Reservoir. Transport through this remote section of Oregon is limited to primitive routes such as Skull Creek Rd and Mustang Reservoir Rd, which navigate the drainages of Peacock Cr and Dry Cr. This 2017 survey provides a precise look at the modern range improvements and topographic features that sustain the high plains of the American West.